Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX / TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Handheld This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 4.0. To obtain the latest version of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides.
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Contents Important Information Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld About CAS TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Keys Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld for Use Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlighting Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad Understanding the Scratchpad Using the Home Screen The TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Screen Using Hints 2 7 7 8 9 9 11 12 12 13 15 16 Using Keyboard Shortcuts 18 Using the Scratchpad 23 Opening and Closing the Scratchpad
Copying, Pasting, and Deleting Problems Renaming a Problem Adding a Page to a Problem Moving Through Pages in a Document Managing Documents Closing a Document Understanding the TI-Nspire™ Tools Working with Images Working with Images on a Handheld Working in a TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom Using Wireless Communication Hardware Connecting to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System Understanding File Transfers Configuring Handhelds Checking Battery Status Recharging the Handheld Changing
What You Need to Know Finding Operating System Updates Performing the OS Update Updating the OS on Multiple Handhelds OS Upgrade Messages General Information Texas Instruments Support and Service Service and Warranty Information Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries Korean Class A Warning Statement Index 105 106 107 112 112 115 115 115 116 117 119 5
Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld and the TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld are the newest handhelds in the TI-Nspire™ family of products. Featuring a backlit color display and a slimmer form, the handhelds provide touchpad navigation, dynamic graphing, and interactive computer features.
TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Keys Use the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad as you would a laptop touchpad. You can also press the outer edges to move right, left, up, and down. d Removes cTurns on the menus or dialog boxes from the screen. Also stops a calculation in progress. handheld. If the handheld is on, this key displays the home screen. ~ Opens the » Opens the Scratchpad for performing quick calculations and graphing. Document menu. bDisplays the application or context menu. e Moves to the next entry field. .
Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld for Use The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld comes equipped with an Li-ion rechargeable battery. The handheld also comes with the following accessories: • Standard mini-A to mini-B USB cable for transferring files to another handheld • Standard A to mini-B USB cable for transferring files to and from a computer and for charging the battery Charging the Handheld ▶ Using one of the following options, charge the battery for at least four hours to ensure optimum performance.
Using Automatic Power Down™ To prolong battery life, the Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) feature turns off the handheld after three minutes of inactivity. When this happens, press c to turn the handheld on and return to the last document or last menu accessed. To change the default setting, press c 5 3 to access the Handheld Setup screen where you can change the Power Standby setting. Note: For more information about setting up the handheld, see Configuring Handhelds.
1. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list. 2. Press 6 to highlight the font size, and then press x or · to select it. 3. Press e to highlight the OK button, and then press x or ·. The Welcome! screen opens. 4. To continue, press x or · to select OK. The Home screen opens. Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlighting The screen on the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld is backlit making it easier to use in all lighting conditions. By default, the brightness setting is medium.
• Brighter: Press / and tap + . Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad Use the Touchpad to navigate or complete any task that can be completed using the arrow and Enter keys. Use the Touchpad to navigate in two ways: • Use it like a computer touchpad by moving your fingertip in a sliding motion on the center area of the Touchpad to activate and move the mouse pointer. Click or tap the center of the Touchpad to select a menu option or complete an action.
Using the Home Screen The Home screen provides a starting point for all activities performed on a handheld: • Opening the scratchpad for quick calculations and graphing • Creating new documents • Opening and managing existing documents • Defining settings and viewing status • Viewing hints for operating the handheld • Accessing recent documents • Returning to the current document Note: To return to the Home screen from any other location, press c.
Menu Option Purpose My Documents Opens the file browser where you can open existing TI-Nspire™ documents or send files to others. Recent Lists the five most recently saved documents. Current Goes to the document that is currently open. Settings Check the status of the handheld and change settings. Application icons To add a new page to the current document, select an application icon. If no document is open, a new document opens with the selected application on a new page.
Menu Option Purpose Notes Provides text editing functions for adding text to TI-Nspire™ documents for use as notes or to share with other users. Vernier DataQuest™ Adds a page for collecting and analyzing data from sensors or probes. To learn more about applications and documents, see Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds.
Icon Function Page tab - Labels the problem number and page number of the active page. For example, a label of 1.2 identifies Problem 1 , Page 2 . If problems are named, hover the pointer over a tab to view the page name. *Doc Document name - Shows the current document name. An asterisk by the document name indicates changes were made since the document was last saved. Click the name to open the Documents menu. Press to Test - Indicates that the handheld is in Press-to-Test mode.
• Some dialog boxes contain a question mark icon. Click this icon to open Hints for that task. To scroll through the Hints, use the Touchpad or arrow keys: • To page down, press / 3 . • To page up, press / 9 . • To go to the end of the Hints file, press / 1 . • To go back to the beginning of the file, press / 7.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts to perform common functions. You can also perform all shortcuts performed by selecting options from menus.
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Insert new page /I Select application /K Save current document /S /» Navigation Top of page /7 End of page /1 Page Up /9 Page Down /3 Up a level in the hierarchy /£ Down a level in the hierarchy /¤ Context menu for selection b Extends selection in direction of arrow g Any arrow Navigating in Documents Displays previous page /¡ Displays next page /¢ Displays Page Sorter /£ Exits Page Sorter /6 Switch between applications on a split page /e Moves focus backward within page ge
Add a column to a matrix after the current column g@ Add a row to a matrix after the current row @ Integration template g+ Derivative template g- Math template palette t or / ; Fraction template /p Modifying Display Increase contrast /+ Decrease contrast /- Power off /c Using Application-Specific Shortcuts Select all in Notes or Program Editor, and select all items in the Press-to-Test dialog /A Check syntax and store (in Program Editor) /B Insert Data Collection console /D Find (in
Open the Scratchpad » Recalculate (in Lists & Spreadsheet) /R Add Function Table (in Lists & Spreadsheet, Graph, and Geometry) /T Group/ungroup /4//6 22 Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Using the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is a feature of the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld that lets you quickly: • Evaluate math expressions. • Graph functions. Opening and Closing the Scratchpad ▶ From the Home screen, press » to open the Scratchpad. The first time you open the Scratchpad, a blank page opens with the Calculator active. ▶ Press » to alternate between the Calculate and Graph pages.
▶ Press b to see the Scratchpad Calculate or Scratchpad Graph menu. These menus are subsets of the TI-Nspire™ menus for the Calculator and Graphs applications. For complete listings of those menus, see the documentation for those applications. ▶ Press d to close the Scratchpad. Calculating with Scratchpad From the Scratchpad Calculate page, enter a math expression on the entry line, and then press · to evaluate the expression.
3. Press ¢ to return the cursor to the baseline, and then complete the expression by typing: r 43 p 12 4. Press · to evaluate the expression. The expression is displayed in standard mathematical notation, and the result is displayed on the right side of the page. Note: You can force a decimal approximation in a result by pressing / · instead of ·. Pressing / · forces the approximate result. Note: Results formatting can also be adjusted in settings.
Catalog for a nonCAS handheld Catalog for a CAS handheld 2. If the function you are inserting is visible in the list, select it and press · to insert it. 3. If the function is not visible: 26 a) Press a letter key to jump to the entries that begin with that letter. b) Press ¤ or £ as necessary to highlight the item you are inserting. c) Click a numbered tab to list functions by category: math functions, symbols, math templates, library objects, and value for standard measurement units (CAS).
Using an Expression Template Templates help you enter matrices, piecewise functions, systems of equations, integrals, derivatives, products, and other math expressions. For example, suppose you want to evaluate 1. Press t to open the Template palette. 2. Select to insert the algebraic sum template. The template appears on the entry line with small blocks representing elements that you can enter. A cursor appears next to one of the elements to show that you can type a value for that element. 3.
For example, suppose you want to fit a y=mx+b linear regression model to the following two lists: {1,2,3,4,5} {5,8,11,14,17} 1. Press k 1 to open the Catalog and show the alphabetic list of functions. 2. Click inside the list, and then press L to jump to the entries that begin with “L.” 3. Press ¤ as necessary to highlight LinRegMx. 4. If the Wizards On option is not checked, press e e to highlight Wizards On . 5. Press · to change the setting. 6. Press e e to highlight LinRegMx again.
LinRegMx function in a CAS handheld 7. Press ·. A wizard opens, giving you a labeled box to type each argument. 8. Type {1,2,3,4,5} as X List. 9. Press e to move to the Y List field. 10. Type {5,8,11,14,17} as Y List. 11. If you want to store the regression equation in a specific variable, press e, and then replace Save RegEqn To with the name of the function variable (f1 through f99). 12. Click OK to close the wizard and insert the expression into the entry line.
The expression is inserted along with statements to copy the regression equation and display the variable stat.results, which will contain the results. LinRegMx {1,2,3,4,5},{5,8,11,14,17},1: CopyVar stat.RegEqn,f1: stat.results The Scratchpad then displays the stat.results variables. Note: You can copy values from the stat.results variables and paste them into the entry line. Viewing the History Each evaluated expression and result becomes part of the Scratchpad history, displayed above the entry line.
Copying a History Item to the Entry Line You can quickly copy an expression, subexpression, or result from the history into the entry line. 1. Press £ or ¤ to move through the history and select the item that you want to copy. 2. Optionally, select part of the expression or result by using g in combination with the arrow keys. 3. Press · to copy the selection and insert it into the entry line.
Selecting Part of an Expression You can delete, cut, or copy a selected part of an expression. 1. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to move the cursor to a starting point in the expression. 2. Press and hold g and press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to select. - To delete the selection, press .. - To cut the selection to the Clipboard, press / X. - To copy the selection to the Clipboard, press / C. - To paste the selection to a new entry line in Scratchpad, press / V. Graphing with the Scratchpad 1.
When you graph the relation, the entry line disappears to show an uncluttered view of the graph. If you select or trace a plot, the relation that defines the plot is displayed on the entry line. You can modify a plot by defining a relation or by selecting and changing the graph. As you graph multiple plots, the defining relation is displayed for each. You can define and graph a maximum of 99 relations of each type. 5. Use the b key to explore and analyze the relation to: • Trace the relation.
2. 3. Select the axes and press / b 2 to activate the Attributes tool. a) Press £ or ¤ to move to the attribute to change. For example, choose the end style attribute. b) Press ¡ or ¢ to choose the style to apply. c) Change any other attributes of the axes as required for your work, and then press · to exit the attributes tool. Adjust the axes scale and tic mark spacing manually. a) Click and hold one tick mark, and move it on the axis.
2. (Optional) To change the trace step increment for tracing, press b 5 3. After you type a different step increment, the Graph Trace tool moves across the graph in steps of that size. 3. Use Graph Trace to explore a plot in the following ways: • Move to a point and hover to move the trace cursor to that point. • Press ¡ or ¢ to move from point to point on the function’s graph. The coordinates of each point traced are displayed. • Press £ or ¤ to move from one plot to another.
Finding Points of Interest You can use the tools on the Analyze Graph menu to find a point of interest in a specified range of any graphed function. Choose a tool to find zero, the minimum or maximum, the point of intersection or inflection, or the numeric derivative (dy/dx) or Integral on the graph. 1. Select the point of interest that you want to find on the Analyze Graph menu. For example, to find a zero, press b 6 1 .
4. Press · at the point to start the search. The tool shades the range. If the search region you specified includes the point of interest, a label for the point is displayed. If you change a graph that has points of interest identified, be sure to check for changes in points of interest. For example, if you edit the function on the entry line or manipulate a plot, the point where the graph intersects zero can change. The labeled points of interest remain visible on the graph.
3. Select the page or pages to save. 4. If a document is open, select either New or Current document. 5. Click Save . • If you selected to save to a current (open) document, the Scratchpad pages are added to the document. • If you selected to save the Scratchpad pages to a new document, the pages are converted to an unsaved document. To save the document: - Press ~ > Save . The Save As dialog box opens. - Type a name for the document. - Select Save to save the new document.
Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds All of the work you do with a TI-Nspire™ handheld is contained in one or more TI-Nspire™ documents, which you can share with other handheld users and with those using the computer software. • Each document is divided into at least one, and up to 30, problems. • Each problem contains at least one, and up to 50, pages. • Each page can be divided into as many as four work areas.
• 3. If the file is in a folder, press ¤ to highlight the folder, and then press x or ·to open the folder. Press ~ to open the Documents menu to access options for working with the open document. Creating a New Document 1. From the Home screen, select New Document. —or— Press 1. You can also press / N. A new document opens with a list of applications. Note: The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the first problem. 2.
If you are saving the document for the first time, you will be asked which folder to save it to, and what to name the document. The default folder is My Documents. 2. Type a name for the document. 3. Click Save to save the document in the My Documents folder. Saving a Document in a Different Folder To save the document in a different folder: 1. From an open document, press ~ 1 5 . The Save As dialog box opens. 2. Press g e to navigate to the list of existing folders.
2. À New folder icon Á Type new folder name Press e until the New Folder icon is highlighted, and then press · to create a new folder. The new folder is added to the bottom of the list of existing folders. By default, the folder name is “Folder1.” 3. Type a name for the new folder, and then press · to save. 4. Press · again to open the folder. The File Name field becomes active. 5. Type a name for the document. 6. Click Save to save the document in the new folder.
For example, press 2 to add the Graph application to the page. The application opens in the work area.
Using Multiple Applications on a Page You can add up to four applications to each page. When you create a new document, it contains space to add one application. If you need to add more than one application to a page, you can change the layout to accommodate as many as four applications. You can choose a standard layout, provided as a menu item, or you can customize a layout to suit your needs. Choosing a Standard Page Layout 1. Press ~ 5 2 to display layout options. 2.
4. Press b , and then press the number of the application you want to add the new pane. For example, press 4 to add the Lists & Spreadsheet application. Note: If you need to change the layout of the page to add or delete applications, you can do so at any time. When deleting an application, select the application to be deleted first. Creating a Custom Page Layout If the standard layouts do not meet your needs, you can customize the space allotted to applications on a page. 1.
3. Press £, ¤ , ¡, or ¢ to move the divider to adjust the height or width of the panes in the layout. 4. Press + or - to select a defined layout: • Pressing - returns to a full page layout. • Pressing + once switches layout from a vertical layout to a horizontal layout. Press - to go back to a vertical layout. • Pressing + twice adds a third pane to the page. Pressing + multiple times enables you to choose between a vertical and horizontal page layout with three panes.
2. Press £, ¤ , ¡, or ¢ to position the cursor over the application you are targeting to swap. 3. Press xor · to complete the swap. Note: Press d to cancel the swap. Grouping Applications To group up to four application pages into a single page: 1. Select the first page in the series. 2. From the Document menu, select Page Layout > Group . Press ~ 5 7. The next page is grouped with the first page. The page layout automatically adjusts to display all the pages in the group.
Using the Application Menu 1. From a blank page, press b to display the Application menu. The menu displays applications that you can add to the page. 2. Press the number of the application you want to add to the page. For example, press 4 to add the Lists & Spreadsheet application. 3. Press b to display the Application menu, which lists the options for working with the current application. The example below displays the Application menu for the Lists & Spreadsheet application.
Using the Context Menu ▶ To access a context-sensitive menu from an application, press / b . In the example below, the context menu displays options available for the selected cell in Lists & Spreadsheet.
A new problem with one page is added to the document. The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the second problem. 2. Press b to open the Application menu, and then, press the number corresponding to the application you want to add to the new page. Viewing and Reordering Pages in a Document The Page Sorter displays all of the problems in your document and all pages within each problem in thumbnail format.
pages within each problem in thumbnail format. You can use the Page Sorter to rearrange and delete pages, and copy a page from one problem and paste it in another. Opening the Page Sorter from a Document ▶ Press / £. The Page Sorter screen displays all of the problems and pages in the current document. Reordering Pages in a Problem Use the Page Sorter (press / £) to move a page within a problem with multiple pages: 1. Press the ¡ or ¢ key to select the page you want to move.
3. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to move the page to the desired position. 4. Press x or · to finish the move. Note: You can press d to cancel. The page moves to the new location within the problem, and the counter adjusts accordingly. Copying a Page to Another Problem To copy a page from one problem to another in the same document: 1. Press / £ to open Page Sorter. 2. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to select the page you want to copy. A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. 3.
2. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to select the page you want to copy. A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. 3. Press / C to copy the page. 4. Press c 2 to open My Documents. 5. Press £ and ¤ to highlight the folder containing the document you want to copy the page to. 6. Press ¢ to open the folder. —or— Press b 3. 7. Press the £ and ¤ keys to highlight the document. 8. Press x or · to open the document. 9. Press / £ to display the Page Sorter. 10.
2. Select the problem. If there are multiple problems, you can press b 2 to collapse the Page Sorter to list the problems by number and title only. 3. Press / C. 4. Go to the location where you want the problem to appear. 5. Press / V. A duplicate problem is placed in the new location. Deleting a Problem To delete a problem from the document: 1. Select the problem from the Page Sorter. 2. Press / X. The problem is deleted from the document. Renaming a Problem To rename a problem: 1.
Adding a Page to a Problem Each problem can contain up to 50 pages. To add a new page to a problem: ▶ Press / ~ or / I to add a blank page and select an application. —or— ▶ Press c to display the Home screen, and then point to the application you would like to add to the new page and click or tap. A new page is added to the current problem. Note: The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the second page of the second problem.
Managing Documents My Documents is a file manager in which you store and organize your documents. The example below illustrates the My Documents screen with its main parts labeled. Following the screen, you can find descriptions of each labeled part. À Á Â Ã Ä Expanded folder Current, unsaved document Collapsed folder System status indicators File size Browsing Files in My Documents To open My Documents: ▶ Press c 2. Note: If you are working in a page, press / £ / £.
• To sort columns by name or size, click that column head. Click again to change the sort from ascending to descending. • To scroll through My Documents, click or grab the scroll bar. • To expand a single folder, point to the folder and click on the folder icon or press / ¢. To collapse, click again or press / ¡. • To expand all folders, press b 7. To collapse, press b 8. Renaming Folders or Documents To rename a folder or document: 1.
Creating Folders You can create folders two different ways: • You can create a folder when you save a new document: The Save and Save As menu commands allow you to enter a new folder name for the document. • You can create a folder directly from the My Documents screen. Press b 1. Type a name for new folder, and press x or · to add it. File and Folder Naming Conventions Folder names must be unique.
3. Press xor · to select Yes. The document is deleted. Duplicating Documents and Folders Use Copy / C and Paste / V to duplicate documents and folders. To copy a document to another folder, select the desired folder, and then paste. Recovering Deleted Documents Most operations performed in My Documents can be undone. Press / Z (Undo) to cancel the last operation until the deleted document is restored. Closing a Document 1. To close a document, press ~ 1 3 . —or— Press / W.
Creating TI-Nspire™ Variables Variables can be any portion or attribute of an object or function created within an application. Examples of attributes that can become variables are the area of a rectangle, the radius of a circle, the value contained in a spreadsheet cell or the contents of a column, or a function expression. When you create a variable, it is stored in memory within the problem. You will find more information about variables in the chapter titled Using Variables.
About the Catalog Window The catalog window uses these tabs to categorize commands, special characters, and templates in documents: Contains all commands and functions, in alphabetical order Contains all math functions Provides a symbol palette for adding special characters Contains math templates for creating two dimensional objects, including product, sum, square root, and integral Shows public library (LibPub) objects CAS: Contains all commands and functions, in alphabetical order Contains all math func
Entering Special Characters The symbol palette contains a subset of the objects found in the catalog. To open the symbol palette: 1. In an open document, press / k. 2. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to select a symbol. 3. Press · to insert the symbol. Entering Math Expressions Use math expression templates to create two-dimensional objects such as summation, integral, derivative, and square root. To open the math expressions palette: 1. In an open document, press t.
2. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to select an expression. 3. Press x or · to insert the expression. Entering International Language Characters Use the ; key to enter specially accented or punctuated characters in applications such as Notes that allow text input. 1. Open an application such as Notes that allows text input. 2. Type the desired text. 3. Position the cursor after the letter that you want to accent. For example, “e” while in the French locale. 4. Press ; on the keypad.
Working with Images Images can be used in TI-Nspire™ applications for reference, assessment, and instructional purposes. You can add images to the following TI-Nspire™ applications: • Graphs & Geometry • Data & Statistics • Notes • Question, including Quick Poll In the Graphs & Geometry and Data & Statistics applications, images are set in the background behind the axis and other objects.
• In the Question or Notes applications, move the cursor over the image and press x. • In the Graphs & Geometry application, press b 1 2 2. • In the Data & Statistics application, press b 3 6. A border appears around the image. 3. Press / b , and then click Copy. You can also press / C. 4. Open the document where you want to paste the image or select a page in the current document. Note: If you open a new document, you will be prompted to save and close the current document. 5. Press / V.
- Move your finger over the Touchpad to move the image to the new location, and then press x or · to place the image. Resizing an Image Complete the following steps to resize an image on a page. 1. Open the document that contains the image. 2. Select the image. • In the Question or Notes applications, or in Quick Poll, move the cursor over the image and press, hold, and then release x. The image appears shaded. • In the Graphs & Geometry application, press b 1 2 2.
A border appears around the image. 3. Press / b , and then select Delete . The image is removed. Note: In the Question and Notes applications, you can also press . to remove a selected image.
Working in a TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom If you are in a classroom where TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software is used, you will need to log in to class to communicate with the teacher’s computer. The teacher can communicate with your handheld in the following ways: • Send files • Collect files • Delete files • Send Quick Polls and receive Quick Poll responses The teacher can also pause and restart your handheld.
Guides for aligning with handheld Connector 2. Slide the adapter into position, making sure the guides on the sides of the adapter slide into the grooves on the sides of the handheld. Side view of handheld Groove to align wireless adapter 3. Firmly press the adapter into place so that the adapter sits on top of the handheld as shown in the following illustration.
Note: The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld can be charged with the wireless adapter attached. Attaching a Wireless Cradle to a Handheld 1. Slide the lock on the back of the cradle to the OFF position.
Lock in OFF position. 2. To attach the handheld, face the screen upward and slide the handheld onto the top of the cradle. Be sure that both sides of the handheld are inserted into both of the side guides. 3. Press firmly to make a good connection. When properly connected, the handheld appears to be sitting on top of the cradle. 4. Lock the handheld in place by sliding the lock on the back of the cradle to the ON position.
Lock in ON position. Connecting to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System To connect to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ network, you must log in to the network from your handheld. Before you can log in, the teacher must complete the following tasks: • Start a class session on their computer. • Provide you with the class network name, a username and, if necessary, a password. Note: Use this method to log in to the network if the operating system on the handheld is version 3.2 or higher.
• From an open document, press ~ 8. The Login to Class dialog box opens and the last network that was associated with the wireless client appears. Note: If the handheld is connected to the computer with the USB cable, no network names appear on the screen, and you can continue logging in. 4. If the name of the network that appears is correct, click Login . If the network is not correct, click Network.
The Login Successful screen opens. 8. Click OK . TI-Nspire™ Handheld Login Status Icons The icons on the TI-Nspire™ CX, TI-Nspire™ CX CAS, TI-Nspire™, and TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld screens indicate the communication status between the handheld and the access point, wireless adapter, wireless cradle, or TI-Navigator™ network. The icons indicate status as follows. Icon Status Meaning Blinking The handheld is searching for an access point. Solid The handheld has found an access point.
both send and collect files, you will only see the dialog box for the last action completed. Opening Sent Files When the teacher sends a file to your handheld, the Transfers Complete dialog box opens. ▶ Click Open to open the file. If the teacher sent multiple files, this opens the last file in the list. Note: The files are received alphabetically by name, no matter which order the teacher sent them in. The last file in the list is the last alphabetical file.
Configuring Handhelds This chapter provides information needed to: • Maintain batteries used in the handheld. • Change the default settings. • Attach a wireless module when the handheld is used in the classroom. Checking Battery Status To check the status of the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery in a handheld: 1. Press c. The Home screen opens. 2. Press 5 4 (Settings > Status). The Handheld Status dialog box opens. Battery status is shown here. 3. Click OK or press · to close the window.
Recharging the Handheld To recharge the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery in a handheld, connect it to any of the following power sources: • A standard USB cable connected to a computer • A TI USB wall charger (sold separately) • A TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station if in a classroom setting The amount of time required to fully charge the battery may vary, but charging normally takes about six hours. It is not necessary to remove the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery from the handheld to recharge it.
Disposing of Used Batteries Safely and Properly Do not mutilate, puncture or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries according to local regulations.
3. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list. 4. Press ¤ to highlight a language, then press x or · to select it. 5. Press e to highlight the OK button, and then press x or · to save the language selection. Customizing the Handheld Setup Handheld setup options enable you to customize options to suit your needs. • Font size (small, medium or large). • Power standby. (1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes). • - Use this option to extend battery life.
2. Press e until the desired category is highlighted. 3. Press ¢ to view the list of possible settings. 4. Press 6 to highlight the desired setting. 5. Press x or · to select the new setting. 6. When you have changed all the settings to suit your needs, press e until OK is highlighted, then press x or · to apply your changes. Note: Click Restore to return the handheld to the factory settings.
Field Values Gradian Exponential Format Normal Scientific Engineering Real or Complex Real Rectangular Polar Calculation Mode Auto CAS: Exact Approximate Note: Auto mode displays an answer that is not a whole number as a fraction except when a decimal is used in the problem. Exact mode (CAS) displays an answer that is not a whole number as a fraction or in symbolic form, except when a decimal is used in the problem.
Note: If a document is open, the Document Settings dialog box also contains an OK button. If you select OK , settings are only applied to the open document. 3. Press e to move through the list of settings. Press £ to move backward through the list. A bold line around a box indicates it is active. 4. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list to view the values for each setting. 5. Press the £ and ¤ keys to highlight the desired option, then press x or · to select the value. 6. Select Make Default.
Changing Document Settings in a TI-Nspire™ Document Complete the following steps to change document settings for an open TI-Nspire™ document. You can apply the settings to the current document only or choose to make the settings the default settings for the open document and all future documents. 1. From an open document, press c 5 2 (c > Settings > Document Settings). The Document Settings dialog box opens. 2. Press e to move through the list of settings. Press £ to move backward through the list.
• Click OK to apply the settings to any open documents and save the settings as defaults for new documents and for Scratchpad. Restoring Document Settings Complete the following steps to restore the original factory settings to open or new documents, and to the Scratchpad. 1. From the Home screen, press 5 2 (Settings > Document Settings). The Document Settings dialog box opens. 2. Use the Touchpad or press e to select Restore , and then press ·. The Restore Defaults dialog box opens. 3.
3. Press e to move through the list of settings. Click ¢ to open the dropdown list to view the values for each setting. Field Values Display Digits Auto Float Float1 - Float12 Fix0 - Fix12 Graphing Angle Auto Radian Degree Gradian Geometry Angle Auto Radian Degree Gradian 4. Press ¤ to view the values, then press x or · to select a value. 5. In the lower half of the dialog, select a checkbox to enable an option or clear a checkbox to disable an option.
Checkbox Operation when selected labels Show axis end values Displays a numeric label at the least and greatest values visible on an axis. Show tool tips for function manipulation Shows helpful information as you manipulate function graphs. Automatically find points of interest Shows zeros, minima and maxima for graphed functions and objects while tracing function graphs.
• To restore default settings, click Restore . When the Restore Defaults dialog box opens, click OK . • Click Cancel to close the dialog box without making changes.
The Handheld Status screen opens. 2. Click About to view details about the handheld. 3. Click OK to close the About dialog box. 4. Click OK to return to the Home screen. Replacing TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries When you replace the battery, complete the following steps to insert the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery into a handheld. Note: Your handheld may not exactly match these illustrations. Some models use a battery with a connector attached by wires.
3. Remove the old battery. 4. (Required only if the old battery has a white connector attached by wires) Insert the connector of the new battery into the jack located at the top of the battery compartment. Thread the wire into the case to secure it. 5. Insert the rechargeable battery into its compartment. 6. Replace the back panel and fasten it with a screwdriver.
Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files This chapter describes how to connect one TI-Nspire™ CX handheld to another, how to connect handhelds to a computer, and how to transfer files between them. The TI-Nspire™ handhelds have a USB port that enables connectivity with another TI-Nspire™ handheld or with a computer.
The TI-Nspire™ handheld USB port is located in the center on the top of the TI-Nspire™ handheld. The USB port is located on the top of the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld on the right side when holding the handheld with the screen facing you. To connect the handhelds: 1. Firmly insert either end of the mini-USB cable into the USB port. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the receiving handhelds’s USB port. Connecting the TI-Nspire™ Handheld to a Computer 1.
Transferring Files between Handhelds You can send documents, Operating System (OS) files, and folders to another TI-Nspire™ handheld. Rules for Transferring Files and Folders • You can transfer documents and OS files. • Operating systems are not interchangeable between different handheld types. For example, you cannot transfer a CAS operating system to a nonCAS handheld.
5. The file transfer begins. A progress bar shows the status of the transfer. There is also a cancel button in the Sending... dialog box to enable you to cancel the transmission while it is in progress. At the end of a successful transmission, the message “ transferred as .” is displayed. If the file had to be renamed on the receiving handheld, the message will show the new file name.
Computer panel Connected Handhelds 4. Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to transfer. • To transfer a file from a handheld to the computer, click the file, and then drag the file to a folder in the Computer panel. • To transfer a file from the computer to a handheld, click the file, and then drag the file to a connected handheld.
3. Click the file. 4. Click File > Save to Handheld . The Save to Handheld dialog box opens. 5. Double-click the handheld name, and then navigate to the folder where you want to save the file. 6. Click Save . The file is saved to the selected folder and the Save to Handheld dialog box closes. Handling Errors Resulting from Sending Folders If you receive an error after attempting to send a file, it may mean the receiving handheld has an operating system that does not support the transfer.
Shown on Message and Description Sending handheld “Transfer failed. Check cable and try again.“ OK This message is displayed if a cable is not attached to the sending handheld’s link port. Remove and then reinsert the cable and try the document transmission again. Click OK to cancel the transmission message. Note: The sending handheld may not always display this message. Instead, it may remain BUSY until you cancel the transmission.
Shown on Message and Description “/ received.“ Receiving handheld This message indicates that the receiving handheld has a document with the same name as the document being sent. “/ received.“ Receiving handheld This message indicates that a new folder has been created to contain the transmitted document. Receiving handheld “Transfer failed. Check cable and try again.
Memory and File Management The TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld comes equipped with 192 MB of memory. Of the total memory, 128 MB is dedicated to Flash storage and 64 MB is RAM. When the operating system is loaded, and as documents are created and stored on the handheld, memory is used and you may find that you need to free or restore memory after several months of use.
Freeing Memory To free or recover memory, delete documents and/or folders from the handheld. To keep the documents and folders for later use, transfer them to another handheld or to a computer using the TI-Nspire™ software. Deleting Files from the Handheld 1. Press c 2 to open the My Documents file browser. 2. Press £ or ¤ to select the folder or document you want to delete. 3. Press .. —or— Press / b 6. A dialog box opens, asking you to confirm the deletion. 4. Press · to confirm or d to cancel.
5. When the file transfer is complete, a message is displayed on the receiving unit. Transferring Files to a Computer Use the TI-Nspire™ software to transfer files and folders from a handheld to a computer. 1. Connect your handheld to the computer using a standard A to mini-B USB cable. 2. In the TI-Nspire™ software, open the Documents Workspace. 3. In the Documents Toolbox, click to open the Content Explorer. Computer pane Connected Handhelds pane 4.
6. Select the file or folder you want to save to the computer. • Click the file to select one file or folder at a time. • To select all files on the handheld, select the first file in the list, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last file or folder in the list. • To select random files, click the first file, and then hold the Ctrl key while selecting additional files. Note: If you select multiple files, it is saved as lesson bundle (.tilb file). 7.
Caution: Before you reset all memory, consider restoring sufficient available memory by deleting only selected data. If you reset all memory, the preinstalled applications on your handheld will remain, but any applications that have been downloaded in TI-84 mode will be deleted. 1. After making certain you want to clear all files, press c 2 to open the My Documents file browser. 2. Press b to open the context menu. 3. Select Delete All . —or— Press C. The Data Loss dialog box opens. 4.
Updating the Handheld Operating System To take advantage of the latest handheld features and updates, download the latest operating system files from the Education Technology website (education.ti.com).
Before You Begin Before beginning an OS download, ensure that batteries are at least 25 percent charged. ▶ To check the status of the rechargeable battery in TI-Nspire™ CX handhelds, press c 5 4 to open the Handheld Status dialog box. TI-Nspire™ Handheld: Press c 5 4. When in OS download mode, the Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) feature does not function. If you leave your handheld in download mode for an extended time before you begin the downloading process, your batteries may become depleted.
4. 5. Select Help > Check for Handheld OS Update . • If the operating system is current, the Check for Handheld OS Update dialog box opens indicating that the operating system on the handheld is up to date. • If the operating system is not current, the dialog box contains a message indicating that a new version of the operating system is available. Click OK to close the dialog box.
• In all versions of the software, you can select Help > Check for Handheld/Lab Cradle OS Update . Select a connected handheld in the Content Explorer to activate this option. If the OS on the handheld is not current, the dialog box indicates that there is an updated version of the operating system. Follow the prompts to update the operating system.
The file displayed for selection defaults to the file type required for the selected handheld. 1. Select the OS file: • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CX handheld, select TI-Nspire.tco • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld, select TI-Nspire.tcc • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ handheld, select TI-Nspire.tno • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld, select TI-Nspire.tnc 2. Click Install OS to download the OS and update the handheld.
4. When the download is complete, the Information dialog box opens indicating that the OS file has been successfully transferred to the handheld. You can disconnect the handheld. 5. Click OK . The updated operating system is installed on the handheld. When the update is complete, the handheld reboots. 6. 7. On the handheld, follow the prompts to: • Choose a preferred language. • Select a preferred font size. When the Welcome screen opens, click OK . The Home screen opens.
1. Ensure any open documents on the receiving handheld are closed. 2. Connect the two handhelds using a USB mini-A to mini-B USB cable. 3. On the sending handheld, select My Documents from the Home screen. 4. Press b , and then select Send OS . On a TI-Nspire™ handheld, press b. 5. On the receiving handheld, the message, “You are receiving an OS Upgrade. Unsaved changes will be lost. Would you like to continue?“ is displayed along with Yes and No response buttons.
8. When the installation is complete, the “OS has been installed. Handheld will now restart.” message is displayed. The restart is initiated. If the sending handheld is still attached to the cable, the successful transmission message remains displayed on that handheld’s screen. Important: • For each receiving handheld, remember to back up information as necessary and install new batteries. • Be sure the sending handheld is on the Send OS screen.
Shown on: Sending handheld Sending handheld Message and Description “Receiver must change batteries before upgrading the OS.“ This message indicates that the batteries in the receiving handheld need to be replaced. Send the OS Upgrade once the batteries are replaced. “Receiver has a newer OS and cannot load this OS.“ OK This message indicates that the receiving handheld has a newer OS version than the one being transmitted. You cannot downgrade an OS. Sending handheld “Upgrade not accepted by receiver.
Shown on: Message and Description This message is displayed when an OS Upgrade is about to begin. If you do not select Yes within 30 seconds, the system automatically responds with No. “Receiving OS. Do not unplug cable.“ Receiving handheld This message, along with a progress bar, is displayed while the OS Upgrade is being transferred. “Installing OS.“ Receiving handheld This message is displayed when the transfer is complete. It is shown to keep you informed of the handheld’s status.
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Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries Take these precautions when replacing rechargeable batteries: • Use only the charger recommended for the cell or battery, or the one that was provided with the original equipment. • Remove the cell or battery from the charger or alternating current adapter when not in use or being charged. • Use of the battery in other devices may result in personal injury or damage to equipment or property. • Do not mix brands (or types within brands) of batteries.
Korean Class A Warning Statement Class A급기기(업무용방송통신기자재) Notification 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파적합기기로서 판 매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라 며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다.
Index A adding accents to text 63 applications 42 images 65 multiple applications to pages 44 pages to problems 55 problems 55 adjusting backlight brightness 11 applications adding to documents 42 multiple on pages 44 swapping 46 attaching wireless cradles 71 auto dim changing 80 Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) 10 B backing up files to another handheld 100 backlighting adjusting brightness 11 batteries disposing of 79 recharging 78 replacing 89 browsing files 56 Index 119
C cables, USB 91 Calculator history clearing 30 copying items from 30 results 31 viewing 30 canceling, file transfers 94 caps lock 16 CAS (Computer Algebra System) 7 Catalog inserting commands 60 inserting items from 27 opening 60 wizards 61 changing auto dim 80 font size 80 Graphs & Geometry Settings 85 handheld settings 79 hibernate options 80 language 79 pointer speed 80 power standby 80 characters international language 63 special 62 charging batteries 9 cho
communications, wireless 69 connecting handhelds to computers 92 two handhelds 91-92 copying documents 59 folders 59 copying images 65 cradles 71 creating documents 40 folders 58 customising General Settings 81 Graphs & Geometry Settings 85 handheld setup 80 D default settings changing General Settings 82 restoring General Settings 85 deleting documents files folders 58, 100 100 58 images 67 memory 102 documents closing 59 copying 59 copying pages to 52 creating 40
receiving 94 renaming 57 saving 40 sending to handhelds 93 structure 39 transferring 93 downloading OS files 105 drivers, USB 78 E editing math expressions 31 error messages 112 file transfers 96 sending folders 96 evaluating math expressions 24, 27 expressions copying from Calculator history 31 editing 31 entering and evaluating 24 entering from a template 27 entering with a wizard 27 selecting in Calculator 32 F files backing up 94 naming conventions 58 saving to
folders copying 59 creating 58 deleting 58 naming conventions 58 renaming 57 sending to handhelds 93 font size changing 80 choosing 10 freeing memory 100 G General Settings customising 81 restoring 85 Graphs & Geometry Settings changing 85 customising 85 viewing 85 H handheld details keys 88 8 screen 15 settings 79 status 88 hibernate options 80 hints 16 history, Calculator 31 Home screen 13 Index 123
I images adding 65 copying 65 deleting 67 repositioning 66 resizing 67 inserting expression templates 25 functions and commands 25 items from Catalog 25 symbols 25 units 25 international language characters 63 K keys 8 L language changing 79 choosing 10 international characters 63 login status 75 M math expressions 31 entering and evaluating 24 selecting in Calculator 32 math templates 124 62 editing Index 62
memory checking 99 freeing 100 resetting 102 menu options 13 menus application 48 context 48 Settings 79 moving, images 66 My Documents 56 N naming files and folders 58 network adapters 69 O opening Catalog 25, 60 context menus 48 handheld status screen 88 hints 16 My Documents 56 Scratchpad 23 Settings menu 79 operating system downloading files 105 finding updates 106 transferring updating options, Home screen 110 105, 107 13 Index 125
P page layouts choosing 44 custom 45 page sorter 50, 56 pages 39 adding to problems 55 copying to another document 52 copying to another problem 52 reordering 50, 56 reordering in problems 51-52 pointer speed, changing 80 power sources batteries 78 connected computer 78 priority 78 USB cable 78 wall charger 78 power standby setting 80 Press to Test 16 problems 39 adding pages 55 adding to pages 49 copying 53 copying pages to other problems 52 deleting 54 pasting
folders 94 recharging batteries 78 batteries from a computer 78 handhelds 78 recovering deleted documents 59 removing images 67 renaming documents 57 folders 57 problems 54 replacing, batteries 89 repositioning images 66 resetting memory 102 resizing images 67 restoring General Settings 85 reusing items from Calculator history 31 S saving documents 40 files to handhelds 95 Scratchpad contents 37 scrolling arrows 15 selecting expressions in Calculator selecting images 3
Graphs & Geometry 85 Settings menu 79 setup options 80 status login 75 T tabs 16 templates 27, 62 math expressions 62 Touchpad 8, 12 transferring documents 93 files from a computer 94 files to a computer 94, 101 files to another handheld 93 OS from another handheld 110 rules 93 U updating handheld OS before you begin 106 completing the update 108 multiple handhelds 112 USB cables 91 drivers 78 V variables 60 viewing 128 Calculator history 30 Graphs & Geometry Sett
handheld details 88 handheld status 88 W wireless attaching cradles 71 communications 69 cradles 71 network adapters 69 wizards 27, 61 work areas 39, 44 Index 129
